Max Institute signs MoU with Intuitive Surgical to strengthen robotic surgery in India
Bengaluru: Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic, Bariatric Surgery & GI Surgery announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Intuitive Surgical, a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery.
This collaboration will focus on strengthening surgeon capability, advancing structured training pathways, and supporting the adoption of robotic-assisted surgery across common and complex procedures, all with the goal of expanding access to robotic-assisted surgery to more patients across India.
The MOU was signed by Dr. Pradeep Chowbey, a world-renowned robotic surgeon and the Group Chairman of Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic, Bariatric Surgery & GI Surgery, David J. Rosa, Chief Executive Officer of Intuitive and Rohitt Mahajan, Vice President and General Manager of Intuitive India.
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Dr. Chowbey highlighted the importance of transitioning robotic-assisted surgery from selective application in complex cases toward wider, more systematic adoption in commonly performed operations, and the role he hopes the MOU will play towards achieving this goal.
Commenting on this collaboration, Rohitt Mahajan, Vice President & General Manager, Intuitive India, said, “At Intuitive, patient outcomes are central to everything we do. We remain focused on advancing minimally invasive care through structured training, responsible adoption, and close clinical collaboration. This MoU with the Max Institute of Laparoscopic, Robotic, Bariatric Surgery & GI Surgery, led by Dr. Pradeep Chowbey, reflects a shared commitment to expanding robotic-assisted surgery in general surgery, supporting surgical teams to reduce variability in outcomes by delivering consistent, high-quality care across both complex and more commonly performed procedures.”
The MoU formalises collaboration in clinical research, with Max surgeons participating in Intuitive-led studies for approved indications, and Intuitive supporting Max-led research across study design, analytics, and publication. The partnership also envisages a Centre of Excellence to build clinical and economic evidence for robotic-assisted surgery, supporting informed decision-making by hospitals and healthcare systems and, over time, helping insurance frameworks evolve to reduce financial barriers and enable broader patient access where clinically appropriate.
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